MOON by Simaudio
Moon 260DT CD Transport
$3,500.00
Description
The 778CDT is a dedicated, compact, purposeful and digitally optimized CD Transport, designed for pure signal delivery and seamless system integration. Hot on the heels of the 778S music streamer, Mission further expands its compact 778 Series with the 778CDT transport – precision engineered to make the most your treasured CD collection.
The Mission 778X marked the brand’s return to integrated amplification after more than three decades — a compact, powerful amplifier that redefined expectations at its price point. Built on that foundation, the 778CDT brings the same philosophy to CD playback: focused design, uncompromising engineering, and music as the priority.
- Playback from CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Data CD or USB-HDD
- Compatible with CD/CD-R/CD-RW and data CD formats
- High-end CD mechanism with a precision optical system
- OLED Display with CD text support
- Fully functioning remote control
- Compatible with the Mission 778X and 778S components
Part of the 778 Series
Housed in the same elegant, compact half-width design and striking retro form that made the 778X a modern classic, the 778CDT completes the 778 Series as its dedicated CD transport.
It is a digital-first device designed for audio purity and seamless system integration, perfectly matching the 778X amplifier and 778S network player.
Engineered for excellence
The 778CDT’s design is entirely focused on the mechanics of exemplary data retrieval and signal integrity through elevated engineering. Compared to CD players, which incorporate DAC and analogue output circuitry in the same chassis as the disc transport mechanism, it delivers the sonic benefit of separating the transport hardware from the DAC to reduce the impact of electrical noise and interference on the music signal.
Construction is first rate inside and out, its precision-engineered aluminium chassis, internal architecture and shielded transport mechanism designed to mitigate the sonically deleterious effects of vibrations and interference. From the disc tray to the optical and coaxial digital outputs, every element has been engineered for high durability and uncompromised fidelity.
At the heart of the 778CDT lies a high-precision CD mechanism and custom-designed CD servo control system, developed to ensure stable disc rotation and clean tracking. Every aspect of the laser assembly and servo has been optimized to minimize read errors, jitter and other forms of distortion, delivering a pristine signal to the connected DAC for maximum sound quality.
The CD servo and control architecture is engineered with a robust dual-core processing framework, featuring a high-performance 32-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) CPU and a dedicated MCU. This configuration ensures precise servo control and reliable error correction.
Connectivity and digital flexibility
Digital output is provided via both coaxial and optical SPDIF, ensuring straightforward compatibility with the internal DAC of the 778X or any high-quality external DAC system.
Beyond disc playback, the 778CDT also supports USB-HDD music playback, extending its role as a versatile digital transport.
High-resolution audio files stored on USB devices — including FLAC, WAV, MP3, WMA, and APE — are handled using the same precision clocking and low-noise architecture as CD playback, ensuring consistent performance across physical and locally stored digital media.
| USB Storage Device Audio Format | WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, APE format playback |
|---|---|
| USB Storage Device File System | Supports FAT16/FAT32/exFAT formats |
| Digital Output Amplitude | 500 +/-50mVpp |
| Output Impedance | 75Ω |
| Frequency Response | -0.01 dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref.1 kHz) |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1 kHz |
| Digital Output Interface | 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical |
| Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |
| Power Requirements (According to Region) |
220-240V - 50/60Hz 100-120V - 50/60Hz |
| Product Size W X H X D (mm) | 236 x 96 x 357mm |
| Carton Size W X H X D (mm) | 470 x 161 x 514mm |
| Net Weight | 5.04kg |
| Gross Weight | 6.74kg |
| Finish | Silver/Black |
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